Western School of Science and Technology: CFA
Minutes
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Western: CFA
Date and Time
Thursday November 1, 2018 at 8:45 AM
Location
6515 W Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85033
Notice of Public Meeting
of the Board of Directors of
Western School of Science and Technology: A Challenge Foundation Academy, Inc.
Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes (“A.R.S.”) § 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Board of Directors of Western School of Science and Technology: A Challenge Foundation Academy, Inc., and to the general public that the board will hold a meeting, open to the public as specified below. The Board of Directors reserves the right to change the order of items on the agenda, with the exception of public hearings set for a specified time.
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03.A.3, the Board of Directors may go into Executive Session, which will not be open to the public, concerning any item on the agenda, for discussion, consideration, or consultations for legal advice.
ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE OPEN FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION, INCLUDING REPORTS AND ACTION ITEMS AGENDA
Disabled persons in need of special accommodations should contact Mr. Peter Boyle at 623.249.3900 at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting time.
Where: Western School of Science and Technology:
A Challenge Foundation Academy
6515 W. Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85033
Conference Dial-in Number: (515) 603-4920
Access Code: 1060076#
When: Thursday, November 1, 2018 8:45 a.m. MST
of the Board of Directors of
Western School of Science and Technology: A Challenge Foundation Academy, Inc.
Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes (“A.R.S.”) § 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Board of Directors of Western School of Science and Technology: A Challenge Foundation Academy, Inc., and to the general public that the board will hold a meeting, open to the public as specified below. The Board of Directors reserves the right to change the order of items on the agenda, with the exception of public hearings set for a specified time.
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03.A.3, the Board of Directors may go into Executive Session, which will not be open to the public, concerning any item on the agenda, for discussion, consideration, or consultations for legal advice.
ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE OPEN FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION, INCLUDING REPORTS AND ACTION ITEMS AGENDA
Disabled persons in need of special accommodations should contact Mr. Peter Boyle at 623.249.3900 at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting time.
Where: Western School of Science and Technology:
A Challenge Foundation Academy
6515 W. Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85033
Conference Dial-in Number: (515) 603-4920
Access Code: 1060076#
When: Thursday, November 1, 2018 8:45 a.m. MST
Directors Present
D. Shaw, H. Wildy, J. Kaprosy, T. Pottgen
Directors Absent
C. Lyons
Guests Present
M. Sandoval, Mac Woods, P. Boyle, T. Moore, Tony Best
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
D. Shaw called a meeting of the board of directors of Western School of Science and Technology: CFA to order on Thursday Nov 1, 2018 at 8:46 AM.
C.
Discussion and Consideration of Previous Meeting Minutes: 10/10/2018
H. Wildy made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 10-10-18 Board Meeting on 10-10-18.
T. Pottgen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Lyons |
Absent
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Absent
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
D.
Read Mission Statement
Peter read mission statement
E.
Mission Moment: Warrior Hour
Tara Moore presented mission moment
F.
Call to the Public
Tony Best introduced himself
II. Executive Session
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Discipline Hearing 19-001
Drew: move to the agenda item: Expulsion Hearing: Expulsion of Student #19-001.
Have we received any objection from the parents for handling the matter in Executive Session?
NO
Is there a motion to go into executive session for this student matter?
First: _____Troy_____________
Second: ______Heidi____________
Roll Call Vote
Heidi: Y
Drew: Y
Troy: Y
Jay: Y
MOTION PASSES.
The board will now go into executive session. Any individual whose presence is reasonably necessary in order for the Board to carry out its executive session responsibilities may attend the executive session for the relevant portion of the session.
Have we received any objection from the parents for handling the matter in Executive Session?
NO
Is there a motion to go into executive session for this student matter?
First: _____Troy_____________
Second: ______Heidi____________
Roll Call Vote
Heidi: Y
Drew: Y
Troy: Y
Jay: Y
MOTION PASSES.
The board will now go into executive session. Any individual whose presence is reasonably necessary in order for the Board to carry out its executive session responsibilities may attend the executive session for the relevant portion of the session.
T. Pottgen made a motion to I move that Student #19-001 be suspended from Western School of Science and Technology effective immediately for a period of 20 days ending on November 9th, 2018 based on the testimony and evidence presented in executive session and recommend a re-entry plan drafted by the counseling team.
J. Kaprosy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| C. Lyons |
Absent
|
III. CEO Support and Evaluation
A.
Presentation of the Founding School Director's Report
Peter presented report
B.
Presentation of Compliance Update
Peter presented update
C.
Presentation of SMART Goals Update
Peter presented update
IV. Academic Excellence
A.
Discussion and Training Regarding Academic Assessments
Peter presented report
B.
Presentation of Quarter 1 Academic Dashboard
Peter presented
C.
Discussion and Consideration of FY19 Curriculum Course Catalog
H. Wildy made a motion to approve the course catalog for FY19.
J. Kaprosy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| C. Lyons |
Absent
|
V. Finance
A.
Discussion and Consideration of Financial Statements & Vouchers
Tisha presented
J. Kaprosy made a motion to approve the financial report.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| C. Lyons |
Absent
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
B.
Presentation of Committee Report
Jay presented
C.
Discussion and Consideration of Employee Healthcare Contributions
Peter presented
J. Kaprosy made a motion to increase contribution to employee's health care care plans to cover 100% of individual premiums for the rest of this school year.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| C. Lyons |
Absent
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
D.
Discussion and Consideration of Updated FY19 School Calendar
Peter presented
J. Kaprosy made a motion to approve the update to the school calendar.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| C. Lyons |
Absent
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
E.
Discussion and Consideration of Audited Financial Statements and Auditors' Report
H. Wildy made a motion to table item to next month.
J. Kaprosy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Lyons |
Absent
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
VI. Development
A.
Presentation of Development Committee Report
Heidi presented
B.
Discussion of Board Member Support for Development Plan
Peter presented
VII. Governance
A.
Self-Evaluation of Guilt-Free Board Member Card
Drew presented
B.
Establishment of Governance Committee
C.
Discussion and Consideration of Cathy Pirrone's Resignation from the Board
Drew thank Cathy for her service to the Board and accepted her resignation on behalf of the Board.
D.
Discussion and Consideration of Matt Sandoval's Appointment to the Board
Drew presented
J. Kaprosy made a motion to approve the addition of Matt Sandoval to the board.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| C. Lyons |
Absent
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
E.
Discussion and Consideration of Mac Woods's Appointment to the Board
Drew introduced Mac Woods.
Mac presented
Mac presented
J. Kaprosy made a motion to approve the addition of Mac Woods to the board.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Lyons |
Absent
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
F.
Discussion and Consideration of Updated Special Education Policies
Peter presented
H. Wildy made a motion to approve updated special education policies.
T. Pottgen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| C. Lyons |
Absent
|
VIII. TeamCFA & ACSA Update
A.
Presentation of TeamCFA Update
Matt presented
IX. Closing Items
A.
Meeting Feedback
Drew & Peter provided meeting feedback
B.
Summary of Action Items
- formulating re-entry plan if necessary
- get items to state
C.
Set Next Meeting Date & Agenda (Proposed Date: December 6, 2018)
Next meeting Dec 6, 2018 at 8:45am
D.
Adjourn Meeting
J. Kaprosy made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
H. Wildy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Pottgen |
Aye
|
| C. Lyons |
Absent
|
| D. Shaw |
Aye
|
| H. Wildy |
Aye
|
| J. Kaprosy |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:28 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
P. Boyle